Dura Edge From Fiebings

[wvcraftsman]

I seen this advertised and was wondering if anyone has tried it? It says no burnishing or polishing, but I don't see how you can get a nice edge (like Mr. Parks) without burnishing.

[TwinOaks]

I haven't tried that specific product, but if it's anything like "edge-kote", just save the money and put it towards something else. I will note that the product does work, and that it makes a nice edge, but it doesn't last. It appears to be lacquer based and makes a hard shell of an edge......that unfortunately cracks and chips when flexed. For the best results, follow Hidepounder's tutorial, and do the job right the first time.

[RawhideLeather]

I'm surprised that this post didn't get more replies and I realize this is an older post but thought I would add my 2 cents anyhow. I called Fiebings some time back and asked them which product would work better than their pro oil dye for edges. The oil dye wasn't being absorbed very well for me and so the black edges especially wasn't even enough. I explained that I did'nt like or want something that coated the edge but something that would penetrate well and burnish too. They highly recommended the Dura Edge and so I bought some to try. I didn't like it and it was exactly what I told them I didn't want - namely a thick messy edge COATING. Go figure. I guess they just wanted to sell some of their new product. The applicator (read small mop) that comes in the bottle is way too big if you ask me and I was dyeing an edge that was 1/2" thick! About the only good thing I can personally say about the product is that it seemed to hold up pretty well to flexing on the test piece I did. If you simply don't have the time or the desire to finish a proper edge such as described in Hidepounder's tutorial then this could be a quick fix.

Richard

[ABC3]

Fiebings sent me a small bottle of Dura Edge before it was even on the market, to try. I agree with the other posters - I didn't like it. It was nothing more than a hard shell. The biggest problem was, if you ever got it on the back of a lined belt even after it had be sealed, it was very difficult to get off. Edge Kote is not any better, IMO.

We now just use Edge Ink for the edges and wax and burnish.